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The knowledge regarding the epidemiology of the OSSN is scarcely established, as its prevalence remains unknown and varies significantly among multiple studies. This meta-analysis aims to clarify and systematically summarize all available data on the characteristics and prevalence of the OSSN. Methods: Four major databases (PubMed\/Medline, Embase, ScienceDirect, Scopus) were thoroughly searched for studies reporting original data regarding the OSSN up until May 2025. The protocol of this study was pre-registered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42025638111) and adhered to PRISMA guidelines. To evaluate the between-study heterogeneity, the 95% prediction intervals (95%PI) were calculated; I2 statistic and Chi2 test were also used. The AQUA-tool was used to assess the quality of included studies. Results: In total, 13 studies (18,745 feet) qualified for inclusion in the quantitative analysis. The pooled prevalence estimate (PPE) of the OSSN in the general population was found to be 0.88% (95%CI: 0.62\u20131.24%). The PPE of the OSSN was higher in males (0.87%, 95%CI: 0.58\u20131.32%) than in females (0.48%, 95%CI: 0.14\u20131.64%). The os supranaviculare was similarly prevalent in both European (1.04%, 95%CI: 0.55\u20131.96%) and Asian (0.87%, 95%CI: 0.66\u20131.13%) populations. Conclusions: the os supranaviculare is a very rare anatomical variation that is present in less than one in a hundred feet. Moreover, although usually asymptomatic, it can occasionally be associated with dorsal foot pain or navicular stress fractures. 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